Is Jimmie Foxx worth grading?
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Strong grading candidate — 6.2× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Jimmie Foxx sells for $1,200 against $193 raw: a $1,007 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $193
- PSA 10
- $1,200
- Gem premium
- 6.2×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $1,200 | +$982 | +$957 | +$857 |
| PSA 8 | $284 | +$66.13 | +$41.13 | −$58.87 |
Net = sale price − $193 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $1,560 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $1,200 | −$360 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $720 | −$840 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $720 | −$840 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Jimmie Foxx — FAQ
Is Jimmie Foxx worth grading?
A PSA 10 Jimmie Foxx sells for $1,200 against $193 raw: a $1,007 spread, 6.2× the ungraded price. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Jimmie Foxx worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Jimmie Foxx (Baseball Cards 1999 Upper Deck Piece of History 500 HR Club) sells for about $1,200 versus $193 for a raw near-mint copy — a 6.2× premium as of Sep 4, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Jimmie Foxx?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $1,560, ahead of PSA 10 at $1,200. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Jimmie Foxx need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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